Aussies lean on bench strength as World Cup campaign begins without key stars
Australia will begin their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign under pressure, but not panic, as injuries force key names out of the tournament opener against Ireland in Colombo. Captain Mitchell Marsh confirmed that explosive finisher Tim David will miss the first game due to a hamstring strain, though the power-hitter is expected to […]
Hemantha replaces Hasaranga as Sri Lanka shuffle squad; Bracewell ruled out for New Zealand
Sri Lanka have been forced into a key squad change after all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a left hamstring injury, paving the way for Dushan Hemantha to step in as his replacement. Hemantha, who has represented Sri Lanka in five ODIs and three T20Is, received […]
Walee Technologies secures Multan franchise with record PKR 245 Crore bid
Walee Technologies clinched ownership of the Multan franchise after placing a record-breaking bid of PKR 245 crore at the Pakistan Cricket Board’s team auction held at the Expo Centre in Lahore on Monday (9). The figure surpassed the base price of PKR 182 crore and became the highest valuation among all eight HBL Pakistan Super […]
Pakistan confirmed to face India in T20 World Cup 2026 showdown in Colombo
Cricket’s biggest rivalry is officially locked in as the ICC confirmed that Pakistan will participate in all scheduled matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, including the much-anticipated showdown against India on 15 February in Colombo. The governing body said discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) were held in a “constructive and […]
ICC backs Bangladesh with no sanctions, confirms hosting rights ahead of 2031 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC), along with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has concluded a constructive and forward-looking dialogue covering key regional matters, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the broader future of cricket in South Asia. Despite Bangladesh’s absence from the upcoming T20 World Cup, the […]
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Scotland secure opening wins in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 got off to a thrilling start as South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Scotland all notched their first wins of the tournament, sending strong statements in their respective groups. While last edition’s finalists, the Proteas, overcame Canada in Ahmedabad, Scotland and Zimbabwe claimed emphatic victories in Kolkata and Colombo, respectively. […]
BCCI announces 2025-26 central contracts: Kohli, Rohit drop, Gill joins top tier
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the central contracts for the 2025–26 season, covering October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, for both the men’s and women’s teams. In a headline move, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma drop to Grade B in the men’s list following their retirement from Test […]